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61 reviews
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
The type of book that wears its kindness on its sleeve, and it is all the better for it.
The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
I fear I am done with the romantasty girlies for a bit. That 3rd act was... something. FMC choosing to sacrifice herself, so that she can die alongside her lover, after said lover was willing to throw her to the wolves? Crazy work
I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
The Rape of Nanking by Iris Chang
Did not finish book. Stopped at 59%.
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Content Warnings
Did not finish book. Stopped at 59%.
Soft DNF
Graphic: Death, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Weyward by Emilia Hart
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medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
The pacing of this novel was off to me. It felt like either needed to be longer to let all 3 POVs breathe evenly or drop one of the POVs. As it is, I have enjoyed, other novels that explored similar themes, more.
Graphic: Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual violence, and Violence
Moderate: Child abuse and Domestic abuse
Lair of Dreams by Libba Bray
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Diviners by Libba Bray
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Monstress, Vol. 7: Devourer by Marjorie Liu
kippa reuniting with ren and immediately making a plan to resurrect maika?? my daughter!!
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0